This time of year, we often find ourselves spending a balanced amount of time indoors and outdoors — whether it’s the urge to stay indoors to declutter every room in the house or being lured outside by warm temperatures and sunshine. So, naturally we’re exposed to a variety of light conditions during day–to–day life. Regardless of the light source, it’s important to make sure our eyes are protected, and the good news is there’s a vision solution that covers all the bases, year-round — Transitions® Light Intelligent Lenses™, which seamlessly adapt to changing light situations. It’s time to face the light — here are 3 reasons to give Transitions® a try:
1. THEY BLOCK 100% OF UVA AND UVB RAYS
Soaking up the sun is all fun and games until you consider the risk that comes with it. Exposure to UV rays, the natural energy produced by the sun, including UVA and UVB, can damage the eye’s surface tissues, cornea and lens. Over time, that damage can lead to cataracts, macular degeneration and other vision-stealing eye conditions.¹
If you are spending prolonged time outside, don’t forget a great pair of polarized sunglasses to ensure you have a fun day in the sun. For added convenience and versatility, consider Transitions lenses®, which quickly change from clear to dark when outdoors, and back to clear when you’re inside.
2. TRANSITIONS® LENSES HELP FILTER BLUE VIOLET LIGHT*
Whether from screens indoors or bright sunlight outdoors, potentially harmful light is everywhere. Constant exposure to high-energy blue violet light over time could damage retinal cells and cause vision problems such as age-related macular degeneration.²
From TVs to smartphones and tablets, we spend an average of 6.3 hours a day in front of screens — and that’s outside of work or school.3 Now more than ever it’s important to keep your eyes protected against harmful blue light both indoors and outdoors — and Transitions® lenses can help.
3. THEY HELP TO REDUCE GLARE
Glare occurs in a variety of forms during everyday activities like driving, boating, golfing and more. You may notice an urge to squint if your eyes aren’t protected. By optimizing the amount of light your eyes receive, Transitions® lenses help reduce glare, eye fatigue and strain.
BONUS
Transitions® lenses are available a variety of colors, from iconic gray or brown to stylish colors such as amethyst or emerald, and a range of lens materials, including shatterproof polycarbonate. See for yourself and “try on” a range of styles from the comfort your home with Virtual Mirror. Learn how Transitions® lenses complement your style while protecting your eyes in any light — talk to your provider at your next eye exam — schedule your appointment.
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* “Harmful blue light” is calculated up to 455nm, with the greatest toxicity between 415-455 nm.
1 “Protecting your eyes from the sun’s UV light”; National Eye Institute; nei.nih.gov; July 2022.
2 “How blue light affects your eyes, sleep, and health”; UC Davis Health; health.ucdavis.edu; August 2022.
3 Moody, Rebecca; “Screen Time Statistics: Average Screen Time by Country”; Comparitech; comparitech.com; March 2024.
